Purelements Dance Performance Celebrates Cultural Diversity in East New York

    NEW YORK, NY, May 02, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Purelements celebrates music, dance and cultural diversity in the East New York community in second annual "East New York in Motion" at St. Paul Community Baptist Church on May 7th at 7pm.

Following 10 consecutive weeks of free community dance classes, performing arts company Purelements will highlight the various cultures of the East New York community in a celebration of music and dance in "East New York in Motion." Participating dance companies include Amira Mor, Something Positive, Bangladesh Institute, St. Paul Dance Ministries, Purelements and performances by Tiffany Benson, poet Jaime Lewis and video presentation by ArtsENY. The 2-hour performance will feature Bellydance, Caribbean, African, Salsa, Hip-Hop and Contemporary dance performances by company members as well as local youth performers.

First premiering in 2015, East New York in Motion was conceived by Purelements founders Lakai Worrell and Kevin Joseph as an expression of cultural unification and a platform to create respect, understanding, and appreciation among people of various backgrounds in East New York. In an effort to eradicate negative stereotypes that exist about the community, East New York in Motion is introduced as a tool to inspire and strengthen the community connection, ultimately assisting in the transformation and the narrative of East New York. Purelements seeks to expand the vision of local politicians to understand the powerful impact of the arts in the community showcase the richness of the East New York community.

"In the Hip Hop culture you have the cypher, which is the open circle where people come to share their creative energy. It is a safe space where we can lovingly challenge each other to keep pushing towards even greater manifestations of our creative selves. "East New York in Motion" works to do the same as it is not just a performance but it is a sharing and celebration of cultures, ideas and beliefs. From the free dance classes, to the open forum discussion and the dance presentations, we are working to learn more about one another and engage in conversation that moves us towards reaching new levels together," says Co-Director, Lakai Worrell.

The performance is set for May 7th at 7pm at St. Paul Community Baptist Church, located at 859 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207. For tickets to Purelements' 2016 East New York in Motion, visit EastNewYorkinMotion.eventbrite.com. General admission is FREE and open to the public.

For press inquiries on Purelements' East New York in Motion and media passes to cover the event, please contact Jasu Sims at [email protected]. For press assets, visit dropbox.com/sh/fk6xgjyp20sekrw/AAApk5XCOmg55IowdpCtbgm0a?dl=0. To connect with Purelements, follow the company on Twitter at @Purelements and on YouTube @Purelements. To learn more about the East New York in Motion performance, visit purelements.org/east-new-york-in-motion. Join the Purelements Facebook community.

About Purelements
Purelements: an Evolution in Dance ("PE") is a 501(c) (3) performing arts organization founded in 2006, by Kevin A. Joseph and Lakai Worrell. The mission of PE is to use multiple facets of the performing arts as educational tools to evolve and transform the individuals and communities it serves, and to present dynamic performances that are socially relevant and impactful. PE's mission unfolds through an art-in-education program, a performing arts program and its professional and pre-professional dance companies. To learn more about Purelements, visit purelements.org.

About Something Positive
Something Positive, Inc. is a not-for-profit, arts and education organization dedicated to the art and culture of the African Diaspora and its cross-cultural influences through performance and education. Utilizing a unique blend of poetry, storytelling, theater, music and dance, Something Positive specializes in multi-media performance art presentations. To learn more about Something Positive, visit somethingpositiveinc.org.

About Amira Mor
Amira Mor is an internationally renowned Belly Dancer, Certified Fitness Instructor, and founder of "Amira Mor International Entertainment Company." She was born in Israel to Iraqi parents and was infused with a love and passion for music and dance. She has received world-wide acclaim as a performer, choreographer, producer and director. To learn more about Amira Mor, visit amiramor.com.

About Bangladesh Institute for the Performing Arts (BIPA)
The Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts, also known as BIPA, is a non-profit social-cultural organization based in New York City. BIPA was launched in 1993 with a view to keeping alive the rich Bangla cultural tradition among Bangladeshi immigrants, and to acquaint the American mainstream with Bangladeshi/Bangla/Bengali heritage.

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